HOME REPOSSESSION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Home repossession process” - Find out what to do if your lender is trying to repossess your home… https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repossession/home_repossession_process #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ROGUE LANDLORD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “London council apologises and must pay £7k after throwing away vulnerable woman's belongings after eviction.” - What do you think? https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/london-council-apologises-must-pay-090142000.html #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

UNFAIR DISMISSAL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “M&S worker whose wife stole discount code unfairly dismissed” - Amazing how long it took for the monitoring system to note that the code was being used multiple times… https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/ms-unfair-dismissal-discount-code/#:~:text=The%20Workplace%20Relations%20Commission%20ruled,was%20dismissed%20in%20February%202025. #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Hello, this is Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 3RD AUGUST to MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2025 from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSION to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an email at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at IDEAS HUB. 6, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1XB (at the back of Waterstone’s Bookshop) If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RIGHT TO WORK CHECKS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Right to work checks are changing: what employers need to know before October 2026” - Employers, don’t miss this… https://freemovement.org.uk/right-to-work-checks-october-2026/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH PARENT IN PRISON

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Government action so children do not pay for a parent’s crime” - New scheme will recognise ‘hidden’ children and connect them to vital support… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-action-so-children-do-not-pay-for-a-parents-crime #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ECONOMIC ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Refuge data reveals 78% rise in tech and economic abuse referrals, including rising cases involving car finance” - Refuge have observed a worrying increase in perpetrators exploiting car finance agreements, putting survivors in significant debt… https://refuge.org.uk/news/refuge-data-reveals-78-rise-in-tech-and-economic-abuse-referrals-including-rising-cases-involving-car-finance/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Hello, this is Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 3RD AUGUST to MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2025 from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSION to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an email at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at IDEAS HUB. 6, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1XB (at the back of Waterstone’s Bookshop) If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

AI & LAW

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Stick to your own words rather than AI, employment judge tells LiP” - Litigants in Person, this if for you… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/stick-to-your-own-words-rather-than-ai-judge-tells-lip/5127328.article #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Lack of safeguards over prisoners’ early release puts abuse victims at risk, Lammy warned” - What do you think? https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jul/08/lack-of-safeguards-prisoners-early-release-abuse-victims-england-wales #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

DISELGATE CLAIMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “High court rejects most of ‘dieselgate’ claims brought by 1.6m UK car owners.” - Very interesting… https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/10/high-court-rejects-most-of-dieselgate-claims-brought-by-16m-uk-car-owners #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

IMPACT OF AI ON CAREERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Safe from AI: which jobs will help you thrive in the future?” Interesting… https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/11/ai-work-jobs-future-medicine-teaching-hotels-law #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Hello, this is Deborah and Euzi Just a quick reminder that our FREE LEGAL ADVICE SERVICE will not be available from MONDAY, 3RD AUGUST to MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2025. We will be back at Ideas Hub on MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2025 from 10am to 1pm, offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSION to anyone interested. You can just walk in, however, to avoid disappointment, please send us an email at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, message us or phone us on 07940 384785 to book a face to face appointment, phone consultation or a Zoom meeting. You will find us at IDEAS HUB. 6, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1XB (at the back of Waterstone’s Bookshop) If you think this information might help anyone please share this post. Thank you! Have a lovely Summer! #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 2025

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Employment Rights Act 2025” - Find out what has already changed, and what is about to change… https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-act-2025 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

RETIREMENT COLLECTIVE DEFINE CONTRIBUITION PENSION SCHEME

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Retirement Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes” - Find out about a new type of Collective Money Purchase Scheme which is to be used only by pensioner members… https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/retirement-collective-defined-contribution-pension-schemes/retirement-collective-defined-contribution-pension-schemes #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

UNREGULATED COLLECTIVE INVESTIMENT SCHEMES (UCIS)

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes” - Find out exactly where you are putting your money into… https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart/unregulated-collective-investment-schemes #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MOTABILITY SCHEME

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP, ADP and other disability benefits” - New vehicle leases under the Motability scheme incur a standard taxation… https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/motability-scheme-update-disability-benefits-37423420 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FRAUDLENT ADS ONLINE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals” - hopefully, this action will protect people from falling victim to fraudulent ads online… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9q2rznjqwwo #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CRITICAL THIRD PARTIES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Bank of England handed powers to regulate key tech firms including Amazon and Google” - Major cloud and tech providers are formally designated ‘critical third parties’ for the financial system… https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/10/bank-of-england-handed-powers-to-regulate-key-tech-firms-including-amazon-and-google #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ADVERSE POSSESSION CLAIMS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Lawyer explains how neighbours can own your land without permission – and it's legal” - Homeowners, you are being warned against adverse possession claims… https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/homes-property/lawyer-explains-how-neighbours-can-34150135 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HEATWAVE HAZARDS FOR LANDLORDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landlords face £7k fine amid heatwave hazards” - Landlords, you have been warned… https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/rental-market/landlords-face-7k-fine-amid-heatwave-hazards/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO IF SOMEONE PARKS ON YOUR DRIVE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Lawyer explains what you can do if someone parks on your drive” - This is a very frustrating situation! Please read this article, as it might come handy to you one day… https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/lawyer-explains-what-you-can-34130262 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

HMO PLANNING CONTROLS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “London borough brings in immediate HMO planning controls” - Did you know that Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO? https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/london-borough-brings-in-immediate-hmo-planning-controls #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

TENANT DEPOSITS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Government to ban landlords from holding tenant deposits” - Good new https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/government-to-ban-landlords-from-holding-tenant-deposits/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MISUSE OF POSSESSION GROUNDS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landlords face £40,000 fines for misuse of possession grounds” - Landlords, you could face fines of up to £40,000 if you “knowingly or recklessly” breach rules under the Renters’ Rights Act… https://www.property118.com/landlords-face-40000-fines-for-misuse-of-possession-grounds/ #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

BENEFITS SCAM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Couple in court over £60k benefits scam” - Would you report it if you find out someone is committing benefit fraud? https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/couple-court-over-60k-benefits-11012629 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

POWER OF ATTORNEY ABUSE OF POSITION

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Son with power of attorney stole mother's money” - Very sad situation, but justice was made… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg879kv3ngo #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

NEW RECYCLNG RULES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “New recycling rules could see households face £200 fine for toothpaste tubes” - Don’t miss this… https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/property/new-recycling-fines-toothpaste-tubes-34118101 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS WHEN ENTERING THE UK

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “UK passport warning after elderly Brit, 93, barred from entering country” - Make sure to comply with the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements when travelling to the UK… https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/2217305/uk-passport-warning-elderly-brit #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

PERSONAL INJURY CASE AWARDED LESS BUT AVOIDED FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Claimant whose £50,000 claim was cut to £3,609 not dishonest” - Interesting case… https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/claimant-whose-50000-claim-was-cut-to-3609-not-dishonest/5127018.article #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

THE HOUSING HEALTH AND SAFETY RATING SYSTEM

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landlords face £40K fines under revamped housing hazard rules” - Did you know that Landlords whose properties have serious defects will be liable for penalties of up to £40,000? https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlords-face-ps40k-fines-under-revamped-housing-hazard-rules #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ROGUE TRADERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Builder's shoddy work was so bad it left young family homeless” - This is devastating! Watch out for rogue traders… https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/builders-shoddy-work-bad-left-34100978 #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

SCAMMERS IN RENTAL SECTOR

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Fraudster who scammed renters out of £77k jailed” - Watch out for scammers! If someone is asking you for two or three months' rent in advance, that would be illegal… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2ky50jrjpo #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

ROGUE LANDLORD

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi “Landlord faces rogue landlord database after £14,000 penalty” - Landlords, it is not worth putting tenants at risk… https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlord-faces-rogue-landlord-database-after-ps14-000-penalty #freelegaladvice #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice